Boone County Nurse Named 2001 WV School Nurse of Year

Donna Sue Peros, school nurse/coordinator of school health for Boone County Schools, was named the 2001 West Virginia School Nurse of the Year today during ceremonies in Charleston.

The main focus of Peros’ work during the past five years has been school-based clinics located at Sherman Senior High School and Sherman Elementary.

"Donna has written or assisted with writing proposals that have generated over $73,000 in grants for health initiatives in Boone County schools,” said State Superintendent Dr. David Stewart. “She developed two school-based health centers in Boone County for children who do not have a medical provider. This dedicated professional has excellent rapport with students, staff members and parents. Donna Peros is making a difference in local schools because of hard work, innovation and determination.”

Peros graduated from Morris Harvey College in Charleston with an associate’s degree in nursing. She also holds bachelor’s degrees from West Virginia State College in Institute and WVU-Tech in Montgomery, as well as a master’s in community health education from West Virginia University.